Even if you’re tone-deaf, it’s okay! Easy karaoke songs for women

To the futureKiroro

Kiroro “To the Future” Music Video (Short ver.)

Kiroro’s second single “Mirai e” was a huge hit and is loved across generations as a go-to karaoke song.

Singing it like a pro is quite challenging, but the melody itself is simple, so with practice you should be able to match the pitches.

The lyrics carry a strong message, and even if you go slightly off-key it doesn’t stand out too much—another reason it’s a great pick.

Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO

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Since it was the CM song for NTT Docomo’s “Docomo no Gakuwari,” some of you might recognize it as soon as you hear the chorus.

The group also made their first appearance at the 2017 Kohaku Uta Gassen, where they performed this song! The overall vocal range of the song is G#3 to D#5, and while falsetto does appear, it’s fundamentally composed within a range that women can sing without strain.

Because it’s a band piece, it’s important to really listen to the drums and lock into the rhythm.

Rather than obsessing over pitch, try moving your body as you sing—this helps you relax and makes it easier to project your voice.

Sing while riding the groove, as if pouring your feelings into it!

swallowYOASOBI with Midories

"Tsubame" / YOASOBI with Midories Official Music Video

This song was released in 2021 as a digital-only single, and it was used as the theme song for NHK’s “Hirogare! Irotoridori” as well as the October–November 2021 selection on “Minna no Uta.” It’s a mid-tempo track around 100 BPM, easy to keep rhythm with, and you can sing it without overexerting yourself.

The vocal range is also set in a relatively comfortable key compared to other YOASOBI songs.

Since it was featured on NHK, it’s easy for children to sing, making it perfect for parent-child karaoke.

For the A melody, speaking-like delivery matches the mood, so you don’t need to worry too much about precise pitch.

For the chorus, singing lightly while swaying side to side should make it feel great to sing.

Something like “happy”Sabasister

Sabasister – “Happy Nante” Music Video

This song was released on New Year’s Day 2025 and was used in au’s commercial song for the “Santaro Series: Everyone, Let’s Happy!” segment.

You probably remember hearing it over the New Year.

As the title suggests, it’s a positive, emotional anthem that stands up to unfair kinds of happiness.

It’s a slightly up-tempo band track, so you’ll want to lock into the rhythm.

The vocal range shouldn’t be too high.

Even for those not used to karaoke, it’s in a key that many women will find easy to sing.

Above all, it’s all about feeling.

I recommend singing boldly without hesitation!

Venus beltAimyon

Aimyon – Venus Belt [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Aimyon’s songs are usually tied to promotions, but “Venus Belt” is her first non-tie-in in seven years.

The range doesn’t keep you in the high register, and the tempo isn’t too fast, so it should be comfortable to sing calmly.

You can kind of imagine how the song builds, and it shouldn’t be too hard to learn the whole thing.

The chorus has many sustained notes.

Make sure to take a good breath for each phrase and try to sing each one carefully.

There are spots where the pitch wavers slightly at the ends of words, but you don’t need to worry about that at first.

If you take a breath and send your voice straight out, it will carry steadily—so sing with confidence!

User ManualKana Nishino

Kana Nishino “Torisetsu” MV Full

Kana Nishino’s “Torisetsu” is a unique love song that likens me, the person, to an instruction manual.

I felt it’s a song that seems like it existed before, yet didn’t! Aside from the chorus, it’s more spoken than sung, so even those who are tone-deaf can enjoy it without worrying much about the melody line.

However, because there are a lot of words, where you breathe and where you break the phrases is important.

It might be good to sing as if you’re actually talking to someone! If you sing with no expression, your vocal placement drops into your throat and becomes straining, so try raising your eyebrows and bringing your vocal placement up to eyebrow level.

Aim to sing as lightly as possible.

School HeavenKyoko Koizumi

Kyoko Koizumi - School Paradise

Kyoko Koizumi released this as her 28th single in November 1989.

It became the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.

drama “Aishiatterukai!,” in which Koizumi also appeared.

Many of you probably know—well, almost everyone likely knows—that it’s a cover of a song originally released by Finger 5 in 1974.

As for the track itself, it’s a wonderfully simple rock ’n’ roll number in the best sense: regardless of vocal skill, the goal is to lift the mood with bright, high-energy fun! Even if you’re not confident in your singing, just shout “Hey!! Hey!!” and belt it out with your friends to get the party going! It’s a song where the most fun wins.

The retro, ’50s American pop vibe is also a charming touch.